We are going to focus on Thankfulness for the next several podcasts. Today, we express gratitude for spiritual blessings.
The uncertainty and lack of closure left the door to hope open just a tiny bit. Jacob was living for some things.
Several things happen on Jacob’s journey to visit Joseph that are significant.
Jacob would not believe his sons until he saw the gifts that had been sent from Egypt. What small thing could you give to communicate your love to someone today?
Joseph’s stellar reputation and testimony opened the door wide open for them to enjoy blessings and favor!
Joseph’s story is a clear picture of the powerful hand of God to overcome any circumstance that might divert his plan for our lives.
Joseph’s brothers determined they had to come clean and Judah finally confesses their sin. This acknowledgment begins the process of healing and restoration.
Jon Blankenship gives the devotion today about the Apostle Paul.
Just as Joseph knew all about his brothers so Jesus knows all about you.
Periodically we just need something good or positive to happen. Are you in need of something positive? Remember these truths.
When we have tried everything we know to do, if God is on our side we still have hope.
It seems our society thinks that life can be lived without taking risks. This is impossible. Life is full of risks.
Many times when we are confronted by problems and issues we refuse to deal with it and we hope it will magically disappear.
Joseph’s dad and his brothers all struggled mightily with PTSD. We see evidences of this disorder in this text.
Years prior Jospeh’s brothers had forced him into a pit. Now he put them into prison for three days. The principle of sowing and reaping is a law that simply cannot be reversed.
The thing you might never consider doing could become a possibility. We truly never know what the future may hold.
Joseph’s brothers were in a position where they thought they would never need Joseph again so they lit a fuse to burn the bridge connecting them one to another. I want to urge you to be very careful about burning bridges in your life.
Because of Joseph's presence and influence, the nation of Egypt had bread throughout a 7 year drought/famine. We will all go through times of want and struggle. I believe Genesis 41 reveals how we can navigate these times of drought while still enjoying bread.